ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory warning of heavy rain and flash flooding in central and southern Pakistan from August 1-6, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are expected to bring torrential rains, potentially causing flash flooding in local nullahs and streams, particularly in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Shangla, Bunner, Bannu, Kurram, Waziristan, D.I. Khan, Orakzai, Khyber, Mohmand, Nowshera, Sawabi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Northeast Punjab.
Hill torrents may be triggered in D.G Khan, Rajanpur, Sulaiman, and Kirthar Ranges, while heavy downpour may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujrnawala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Sahiwal, Nowshera, and Peshawar from August 2-5.
The NDMA has advised provincial departments and authorities to remain vigilant and prepared to respond to any emergency situations, and has urged local departments to sensitize residents and facilitate timely evacuations.